The Knit Guru

Knitting projects, patterns and inspiration


  • Hooks and Needles Subscription Box Review

    Hooks and Needles Subscription Box Review

    Recently the lovely people at Hooks and Needles reached out to me to offer me a subscription box – I opted for the knitting box. Then it arrived, and it was super fun to pick which of the 3 projects I wanted to make. I was pleased to see that literally everything I needed to… Read more

  • Lucky Turtle – Free Crochet Pattern

    Lucky Turtle – Free Crochet Pattern

    This turtle is crocheted with a shamrock on his back. He is completely no-sew. The interactive pattern is here on Ribblr – https://ribblr.com/pattern/lucky-turtle-Crochet?referrer=356843 There is a video to help with the leaves here: You will need:– Yarn (I used Hobbii Honey Bunny) in green and an accent colour– Crochet hook (I used a 6mm)– Eyes… Read more

  • Bellsprout – Free Pokémon Knitting Pattern

    Bellsprout – Free Pokémon Knitting Pattern

    Bellsprout is strangely one of my favourite pokémon – he is just this silly little plant guy against the world. Here is my pattern to make your own. There is also a video that will help you with this project here: And a Ribblr version will appear here: https://ribblr.com/pattern/bellsprout-Knitting?referrer=356843 Bellsprout You will need:– 3.5mm knitting… Read more

  • Free Pokémon Knitting Pattern – Pidgey

    Free Pokémon Knitting Pattern – Pidgey

    In celebration of Pokémon day this week, I present my pattern for Pidgey. To go along with this written pattern, there is a video on my YouTube channel here which will help in some places: And for further instructions as well as more images, you can find the interactive pattern free on Ribblr here: https://ribblr.com/pattern/pidgey-Knitting?referrer=356843… Read more

  • Sunflower Turtles – Free Crochet Patterns

    Sunflower Turtles – Free Crochet Patterns

    You read that right…. Here are 2 patterns for 2 sunflower turtles. One is easier than the other, but I think one of them looks cooler. These are both no-sew. At the end there is a pattern for the “Easy Shell” – which is the same size but without the bobble texture on the centre… Read more

  • Starwhale 2.0 – Free Knitting Pattern

    Starwhale 2.0 – Free Knitting Pattern

    Years and years ago I posted my starwhale pattern – it was one of my very first patterns listed online. Finally I have updated and upgrade it. Here it is. Star Whale V2 Materials Needed: 1 ball of purple dk yarn. 100g should suffice. Size 4mm needles. 1 pair safety eyes. 1 pipe cleaner 1… Read more

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